The initial benchmarks of the seventh-gen iPad mini have surfaced, with records revealing about a 30% increase in performance over its predecessor. While Apple makes its own performance comparisons against previous generations in its product launches, it's usually best to wait until the first public benchmarks arrive for real figures. On Friday, those first datapoints…
Beats Powerbeats Pro - Image credit: Beats Long before Beats by Dre introduces its expected update to the Powerbeats Pro, the original version has disappeared from Apple's digital store shelves. In September, Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre announced that an update to the Powerbeats Pro was on the way sometime in 2025. In mid-October Apple…
In an unexpected Friday release, Apple has rolled out the sixth developer build of visionOS 2.1 for testing, days after the last build. Apple has already offered a wave of beta builds of its operating system updates for its developers to test earlier in the week. However, just four days after the fifth build was…
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Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, and so does the list of upcoming projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series—Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire. Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, while others have been reported by…
Apple Park. Image credit: Apple Barely two days after Apple's Chief People Officer is reportedly exiting the company, a top recruitment executive is also preparing to depart to investment firm. Apple's top recruitment executive, VP Sjoerd Gehring, is going to leave the iPhone maker in favor of a position at the investment firm Citadel, a…
Renders of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look like The iPhone 17 Slim will sport a new design and a 6.6-inch display, an analyst claims, as rumors about the slimline smartphone continue to circulate. The iPhone 17 Slim is anticipated to be a new thinner model in the range, set to arrive alongside other…
Apple's mobile payments platform, Apple Pay, is now ten years old. In that decade, it's become an invaluable tool for shoppers around the world. Apple initially launched Apple Pay on October 20, bringing the service live only within the United States. At the time, it was an interesting addition to the iPhone, providing consumers with…
Roadside Assistance via Satellite [Apple] Roadside Assistance via Satellite has expanded into the United Kingdom, allowing iPhone owners to call for help when they're in a cellular blackspot. Launched in September 2023, Roadside Assistance via Satellite provided a way for drivers to seek assistance if they're having trouble with their vehicle. While the initial launch…